Back on the road and in Memphis! See whats new and where we have traveled so far! (more…)
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NationRIDE: Day9. Rolling the Music Highway to Memphis!
Posted on May 5th, 2011 by Stunna BEN - 4 CommentsCategories: NationRIDE
NationRIDE: Day8. Back on the road…KINDA!
Posted on May 4th, 2011 by Stunna BEN - 3 CommentsCategories: NationRIDE
GreasyBlocks: NationRIDE
Posted on April 20th, 2011 by Stunna BEN - 1 CommentCategories: NationRIDE
For years, movies have centered around the great “Road Trip” across the states, weather it be Clark Griswold taking his family to Wally World or Thelma and Louise going all the way, every one of us have watched some type of motion picture showing off a multi-state journey. But as of late, the only travel trips many of us take are to automotive events, packed out concert venues, and flying to exotic destinations.
Well I have had a plan for a road trip for some time, that has became more of an obsession really. I have wanted to see the states, but did not feel like renting a car to do such a drive in. Instead, I wanted to do the drive in a highly modded car just to see the way it felt. I would almost compare this to watching people do these trips and classic cars, and the all too far common convertible. My goal was to see the states taking as many pics as I can while enjoying the food and culture of the area I was in. Never could get off work for it, and I never really had a reason to do it. In 2008, I tried this and flopped, and in 2009 I began rebuilding the car. What a fucking nightmare that was. I do not know what was worse, some companies I had to work with, wasting time with painters and missed deadlines for shipping, or the cracked piston issue in 2010.
Now, spring 2011, I plan to take this trip and take the path from South Carolina to California uncovering as many food joints and sights as possible, and to test the stability of the products we purchase and market on a regular basis. 2500 miles of abuse will go to the fully built K24 in my 2000 Si, and through posting we will see how well the setup responds to being used in a 100% true daily driven form. Join in for the updates and the ride details. The blogs posted will be very random, half of the time might not make sense to you, the grammar will not be correct, and the stories will be funny! This is GreasyBlocks NationRIDE!
Vehicle:
2000 Honda Civic Si
High Compression race-spec K20/K24 Longblock
Whoopee Doo Racing spec K20z3 Transmission with Mfactory 5.49 Final Drive
16″ Custom Buddy Club P1 SF limited with General G-Max AS-03 205/50-16 Tires
BASF Candy Teal Paint
From:
Greenville, SC to Los Angeles, Ca
Lastly, I would like to thank a few people for their hard work and keeping up with what I have going on constantly, since I seem to have my hands in everything. Sarah, Clayton H., Ronald V., Pana, Julian B., Morgan J., Johnny V., Beasley, Clay H., AHobbs, Luke M., Raheel, All the Erics I know, Aki & Hiboost, Javier & OGS, Tony, John, DeeJay, Don N., & Clint.
Stunna 3.0: From Greasy to Classy
Posted on January 30th, 2011 by Stunna BEN - 7 CommentsCategories: Starting Up 2011
I have always been a fan of Hot Rods and the classic cars of the 60s & 70s and their painted engine blocks. I said what the hell, the K24 now has color!
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Morgan Jade: “It runs in the family”
Posted on November 19th, 2010 by Stunna BEN - 2 CommentsCategories: G-Blog!
I’m sure many of you flip through the pictures from the track and wonder why there is a pretty little 3 year old girl at the track? You’re thinking, “Is she with out a babysitter?” “What kind of people take a kid to the track?” “That’s not safe”. Bla….bla…bla! What many people don’t realize is that many racing icons and industry legends started out their path as children in a very familiar setting. (more…)
Vraceworks 500hp Civic Si
Posted on November 9th, 2010 by Stunna BEN - 2 CommentsCategories: Season 4 - Fall 2010
Some people want a race car, while others are looking for the satisfaction of driving their race car down to the local Starbucks for a latte. Rob from Vraceworks def has both, as his Si makes over 500hp with full interior, air conditioning, and not to mention being on 93 octane. Streetcar lovers eat your heart out. (more…)
Street Mechanic breaks 10s All Motor
Posted on September 12th, 2010 by Stunna BEN - No CommentsCategories: G-Blog!
Jeff Rosario, aka the street mechanic, set out to break shit off this season and to push the car into the 10 second field. Check out the compilation of what Nyce1s.com put together showing some highlights from the year for The Pump Gas king!
Congrats homie! I better see a 129-130 pass soon!
Hello to the Street Mechanic!
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by Stunna BEN - No CommentsCategories: Season 2 - Jumpoff 2010
- Street Mechanic
I will just call him Jeff, because for those of you who do know him and do business with him, he and you are on a first name basis. When he calls, there is no hello, no hi, or any soft greetings of that nature. Instead, you get the bullshitting tones you hear when you 1st walk into the garage at your local shop, or most of the automotive dealership’s tech bays around the US. This dude gives it up straight. I have no worries that you guys will come to enjoy the stories of him and his time around Greasy Blocks, along with his EK. I hope this thing does well during the season, because he put enough time into it on his kitchen table. Dude seriously needs his own shop, but ill let you guys be the judge of that! (more…)
Stage 2 breaks 350hp NA prepping for the Shootout!
Posted on October 1st, 2009 by Stunna BEN - No CommentsCategories: StreetTalk
Yo I got a call last night saying that Stage 2 was still prepping for the Shootout, but I didnt expect what I saw when I signed on and got the email. 352 at a little over 8500rpm! Props to Albert and the guys over at Stage 2 in their efforts to make this years shootout exciting. I really need to get in touch wtih those guys on some questions! Keep it locked for more info as it comes.
Shot out to Nyce1s.com as well. I bet my phone will be ringing shortly for one of those late night tuning calls!
